Best Matthew Callery Podcasts (2025)

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #116- Army of the Potomac After Gettysburg- with Lewis Trott 2:00:46

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Get ready for a deep-dive ride! In Ask A Gettysburg Guide #116 Lewis Trott and I trace the story of the Army of the Potomac **after** Gettysburg — from the tense pursuit across the Potomac to the grinding Overland Campaign, the siege around Petersburg, and the final Appomattox Campaign that helped end the war. Tune in for crisp storytelling, surpri…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #115- Sun Tzu at Gettysburg- with Ralph Siegel 1:41:22

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**Sun Tzu at Gettysburg with Ralph Siegel | Addressing Gettysburg** In this episode of *Addressing Gettysburg*, guest Ralph Siegel invites you into a provocative thopught exercise: how and where were the principles of **Sun Tzu's *The Art of War** applied in the Battle of Gettysburg? Sun Tzu (5th century B.C.) is one of history's most influential s…

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Cutler's Brigade | Charlie Fennell | AAGG #114 1:42:42

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**Ask A Gettysburg Guide #114 – Cutler's Brigade with Charlie Fennell** In this episode of *Ask A Gettysburg Guide*, fan-favorite licensed battlefield guide **Charlie Fennell** takes us deep into the action of **Cutler's Brigade** at the Battle of Gettysburg. Charlie expertly breaks down the pivotal role this Union brigade played on **July 1, 1863*…

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Gettysburg College Students in the Civil War with Jared Peatman and Peter Vermilyea 15:43

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Jared Peatman and Peter Vermilyea are both graduates of Gettysburg College AND history nerds. They became interested in the Gettysburg College students who volunteered for service at the outbreak of the Civil War and in the weeks leading up to the Battle of Gettysburg. So they researched. Now, they share what they've learned with us. Listen to the …

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #113- General Henry Jackson Hunt- with Lewis Trott 2:24:37

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🎯 Meet General Henry Jackson Hunt — the Union's brilliant Chief of Artillery at Gettysburg. His tactical genius with massed artillery fire shaped battles from Malvern Hill to Pickett's Charge. Discover how Hunt's steady hand and innovative strategies helped secure Union victory in the Civil War. ⚔️ 🇺🇸 Born in Detroit in 1819 into a proud military l…

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Small Arms at Gettysburg with Phil Spaugy 15:20

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Phil Spaugy joins me to talk about the variety of small arms at the Battle of Gettysburg. It's more varied than you think! And we share bourbon Listen to the rest of this episode and HUNDREDS more like it to deepen your understanding of the Battle of Gettysburg and the Civil War while supporting AG's efforts at www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide- Feeding Civil War Soldiers with LBG Rich Kohr 1:59:05

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Join us for this episode of Addressing Gettysburg, "Food and Nutrition at the Battle of Gettysburg" featuring Licensed Battlefield Guide Rich Kohr. 🎙️ ⚔️ Ever wonder how a massive army like the Army of the Potomac or the Army of Northern Virginia moved "on its stomach"? In 19th century warfare, the soldiers were not the only beings in need of prope…

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Museum of Civil War Medicine with Dana Shoaf and Melissa Winn 15:04

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Dana Shoaf and Melissa Winn came into the studio to talk about the National Museum of Civil War Medicine and Civil War medicine in general. Check out the museum on your next trip to the area https://www.civilwarmed.org/By Addressing Gettysburg, LLC

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Ziegler's Grove | Ask A Gettysburg Guide #111 | Charlie Fennel & Matt McClanahan 1:46:44

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🔍 This week on "Ask A Gettysburg Guide," we explore the actions that took place in and around Ziegler's Grove during the battle of Gettysburg. We will also cover the history of the property after the battle as the home of the Park Service's visitor center and the home of the cyclorama and, most fascinating of all, we will try to answer the question…

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Lieutenant Aaron Brainard Jerome with Codie Eash- Gettysburg 162 1:47:53

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NEW TO THE BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG? Listen to these episodes before watching: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8wq6OC6dOz7vbHYl7P1faKV42vENiUx Watch all of our Gettysburg 162 Specials here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ8wq6OC6dOx-cPMkJdU1yVSKCHzHE2mD Seminary Ridge Museum and Education Center's Codie Eash joins us to talk about 1st…

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GETTYSBURG 162 TOWN HALL | July 3, 1863 | Jim Hessler 2:06:30

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📍 **Gettysburg 162 TOWN HALL** 📅 **July 3, 1863** 🎙️ **Featuring: LBG Jim Hessler** 📍 Recorded live at the Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center Join us for a powerful and engaging **Addressing Gettysburg Town Hall**, where **YOU**—the audience—are the **star of the show**. 🎤🧠 In this thought-provoking discussion, we explore the climactic **Thir…

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GETTYSBURG 162 TOWN HALL | July 2, 1863 | Lewis Trott 1:51:04

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📍 **Gettysburg 162 TOWN HALL** 📅 **July 2, 1863** 🎙️ **Featuring: Our audience and LBG Lewis Trott** 📍 **Recorded live at the Seminary Ridge Museum & Education Center** Join us for a powerful and engaging **Addressing Gettysburg Town Hall**, where **YOU**—the audience—are the **star of the show**. 🎤 🧠 In this thought-provoking discussion, we explor…

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GETTYSBURG 162 TOWN HALL | JULY 1, 1863 | Jim Pangburn & Codie Eash 2:00:56

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Interview referred to with Jeff McCausland and Tom Vossler BATTLE TESTED! Gettysburg Leadership Lessons- With Authors Tom Vossler and Jeffrey McCausland https://youtu.be/2LS1N-zXcTQ 📍 **Gettysburg 162 TOWN HALL** 📅 **July 1, 1863** 🎙️ **Featuring: LBG Jim Pangburn and Historian Codie Eash** 📍 **Recorded live at the Seminary Ridge Museum & Education…

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14th Connecticut Repels PICKETT'S CHARGE | Ask A Gettysburg Guide 109 #LIVE! | with LBG Chris Army 2:11:42

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Join us for this episode of Addressing Gettysburg, "14th Connecticut Repels Pickett's Charge" featuring Licensed Battlefield Guide Chris Army. 🎙️ In the pivotal moments of Pickett's Charge on July 3, 1863, the 14th Connecticut Infantry Regiment played a vital role in defending Cemetery Ridge against the Confederate forces. ⚔️ Commanded by Major The…

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Did Chancellorsville Influence Sickles At Gettysburg? | Ask A Gettysburg Guide #109 | with Jim Hessler 1:41:12

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🔍 This week on "Ask A Gettysburg Guide," we dive-deep into a fascinating question: Did Major General Daniel Sickles' controversial move to the Emmitsburg Road line at Gettysburg stem from his experience at Chancellorsville? Join us for an enlightening conversation with Licensed Battlefield Guide Jim Hessler as we unpack this common belief! 🎙️ Many …

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THE LOUISIANA TIGERS | Ask A Gettysburg Guide 108 #LIVE! with LBG Mike Rupert 2:53:28

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**"Ask A Gettysburg Guide 108: THE LOUISIANA TIGERS with LBG Mike Rupert"** 🔥 Join us in this LIVE episode of "Ask A Gettysburg Guide" as we dive into the legendary Louisiana Tigers, a unit that made a significant impact during the Civil War! 🎖️ In 1863, during the Gettysburg Campaign, Hays's Brigade distinguished itself with a pivotal win at the S…

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COMBAT STORIES: Captain Dale Dye 1:15:49

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Watch this interview here https://youtu.be/CfZAHMQFdnc Brought to you by the Gettysburg Museum of History Foundation, we happily present to you an episode from a series of shows that we usually keep for our Patreon subscribers only. It's called "COMBAT STORIES". Typically, I interview someone affiliated with the show (Eric "The Producer" or Colby S…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #107- The Iron Brigade with Larry Korczyk 2:27:44

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LBG Larry Korczyk joins us for our first LIVE Ask A Gettysburg Guide to talk about the famed Iron Brigade in the Battle of Gettysburg. The Iron Brigade sustained 1153 (61%) casualties out of the 1885 men they brought into the fight. Please subscribe to our YouTube channel because Ask A Guides and now livestreams every other Tuesday at 7pm EST. Don'…

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Meade's Staff and Lee's Staff: A Comparison with Doug Douds 15:32

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🌟 Join us for an insightful episode with Col. USMC (Ret.), PhD, and Netflix star Doug Douds as he teams up with Matt and Mikey B! Together, they dive into a fascinating comparison of Meade's and Lee's respective staffs. Discover the essence of a staff, its critical role, and how it supports its commanding officer. ⚔️ We're a grassroots history podc…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #106 | Archer's Brigade | Charlie Fennell and Listener Matt McClanahan 1:57:19

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📜 **Episode 106: Ask A Gettysburg Guide - Archer's Brigade** 📜 Join us in this exciting episode of Addressing Gettysburg as our fan-favorite Licensed Battlefield Guide, Charlie Fennell, teams up with our dedicated Patron, Matt McClanahan! 🎉 In this installment, we discuss key facts about this brigade, including its formation, engagement in the batt…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #105 | Orland Smith's Brigade | with LBG Stu Dempsey 1:57:46

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Welcome to another episode of "Ask A Gettysburg Guide"! In this installment (#105), we delve into the contributions of Orland Smith's Brigade from the Eleventh Corps during the pivotal Battle of Gettysburg. Join LBG Stu Dempsey as he guides us through the historic grounds that hold so many untold stories. Stu shines a light on the often-overlooked …

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Lee's Plan On July 3rd at Gettysburg | Ask A Gettysburg Guide 104 | with Lewis Trott 1:52:13

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #104 – Lee's Plan at Gettysburg on July 3rd What was Robert E. Lee really thinking on the pivotal third day of the Battle of Gettysburg? How did he adapt his strategy when the reality of the battlefield set in? And what does his decision-making tell us about his leadership style? In this episode of Ask A Gettysburg Guide, Lic…

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The Famed IRISH BRIGADE | Ask A Gettysburg Guide #103 | with LBGs Chris Army and John Fitzpatrick 2:02:06

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Explore the history and legacy of one of the most renowned military units of the American Civil War—The Irish Brigade. This episode examines the experiences of the Irish immigrants who fought for the Union, their motivations, challenges, and the key battles that defined their service. We even take a look at the claim—popularized by Gods and General…

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Valley Forge Part II- "Naked and Starving As They Are" with Ken Gavin 15:32

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Ken Gavin is back with the second installment of our Valley Forge episode as our nation prepares for its 250th birthday. Just how bad was that winter at Valley Forge? Were the soldiers really "naked and starving"? If so, how badly? Well, these questions and more are answered by our pal Ken in this fascinating look into one aspect of the birth of th…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #102- Culp's Hill, July 3, 1863 with Charlie Fennell 1:48:55

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Out of all the popular actions of the Battle of Gettysburg, none was fought for as many hours as the fight for Culp's Hill. Charlie Fennell is back with the follow-up to July 2nd's Culp's Hill episode, which can be heard here https://youtu.be/bcmHdY77dtE Listen to the remainder of the anniversary episode featured in this episode (as well as the oth…

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Valley Forge- Part I- With Ken Gavin 14:57

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In this frigid Winter, it is fitting that our pal and fellow-Patron Ken Gavin comes back to talk about the Winter at Valley Forge during the American Revolution. Originally intended to be a one-parter, I found it difficult to hasten the process as I love learning about this period from Ken. He's a font of knowledge. So, we decided to make it a two-…

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Gettysburg: A Place Built For WAR! with Ken Rich 15:32

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Dropping on Patreon on 2/15/25 at 8:00 pm EST Ken Rich had an idea for a show about the infrastructure of Gettysburg that enabled the armies to converge and fight the three-day Battle of Gettysburg. Roads, waterways, hills, dales--and Roys (get it?)--, ridges, all sorts of things fall into this category. To me, it says that Gettysburg is a place th…

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JEB Stuart's 1862 Pennsylvania Raid 15:08

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We all know that during the Gettysburg Campaign in 1863, JEB Stuart was "ridin' 'round up North gettin' his name in the papers." Undoubtedly, he ain't caused nothing but a little fuss. But what about his foray into the Keystone State in 1862? Well, Tracy Baer joins us to fill us in on that lesser-known raid. I'm learning. You're learning. Let's lea…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #101 - Civil War Battle Flags with LBG Deb Novotny 1:47:17

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Season 13 begins with LBG Deb Novotny joining us to talk about Civil War battle flags, particularly those that led regiments across the fields here at Gettysburg. Such stories involve the 26th North Carolina's boy-colonel Henry K. Burgwyn, the 16th Maine tearing their flag to shreds in order to save it from capture and more! SUPPORT THE SHOW I'm le…

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The Tom Berenger Interview- AG Classic Rewind 2:56:45

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Back in 2021, Bo Brinkman and I interviewed actor Tom Berenger about, not only his role in Gettysburg, but his career as well. Take a trip down memory lane with and enjoy this classic episode of Addressing Gettysburg. We're busy recording new shows for 2025 and--guess what-- our patrons have already heard them and stored the information in their no…

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John S. Mosby with Caroline Janney 15:08

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As promised, we're back to releasing Patreon episodes. Thanks for giving me that two month reprieve from uploading in order to catch up. So... Carrie Janney was in town back in November for the Fortenbaugh Lecture at Gettysburg College. The next day, she was in the studio to sit and talk about the fascinating Rebel-turned-American-again, John S Mos…

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Evergreen Cemetery with LBG Deb Novotny- Ask A Gettysburg Guide- Classic Rewind 1:35:32

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LBG Deb Novotny joins us for the first time to talk about Evergreen Cemetery, the private cemetery adjacent to Gettysburg National Cemetery. "Cemetery Hill" gets its name from Evergreen. It's home to many famous names from the Battle of Gettysburg, the civilian population during the battle and even a Pittsburgh Steeler and movie actor. If you ever …

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Gettysburg National Cemetery | Tim Smith & Roy Frampton | Ask A Gettysburg Guide #15- Classic Rewind 1:18:53

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JOIN US FOR TACOS AND TRIVIA at the Seminary! February 15, 2025 https://www.seminaryridgemuseum.org/events/tacos-and-trivia-0215 This week's classic AG episode is from the bleak restriction-laden year of 2020. Bob Steenstra, Tim Smith, Roy Frampton and Matt braved the chilly air and sat atop East Cemetery Hill near that tree in front of Rickett's B…

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Jennie Wade- with Tim Smith | That's What She Said 2:03:31

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Tim Smith joined the ladies of That's What She Said to talk about Gettysburg's most famous female, Jennie Wade. After they sign off, I left the audio in as they take questions from our First Lieutenants who watched the recording session.By Addressing Gettysburg, LLC

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #10- Medal of Honor Winners & More with LBG Jim Pangburn- Classic Rewind 1:12:59

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ORIGINAL AIR DATE: March 8, 2020 ORIGINAL NOTES: "Jim Pangburn is back in the studio with us for our tenth Ask A Gettysburg Guide. What do we cover on this episode? Let's see: did Longstreet dawdle? - medal of honor winners - Doubleday's removal from command of the First Corps - substitutes - Civil War soldier basic training - Batteries on Benner's…

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Robert E Lee: The Antebellum Years | Matt Atkinson | Winter Lecture Classic 1:47:37

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Matt Atkinson, Gettysburg National Military Park R. E. Lee stands today as one of the most influential military leaders in world history. But what were his upbringing, education and experiences that molded the man? Join Ranger Matt Atkinson and explore Lee's life before the Civil War. This lecture was originally released on February 18, 2023 and is…

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John Gibbon's Military Career- Gettysburg Winter Lecture 46:55

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Karlton Smith, Gettysburg National Military Park This program looks at the military career of Brig. Gen. John Gibbon, focusing on his Civil War service, especially Gettysburg. It will also look at Gibbon's post war service on the frontier and his attitude concerning the Native Americans he encountered. Enjoy this and all AG shows in 2025 while sipp…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #4 with Tim Smith- AG Classics 57:15

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ORIGINAL AIRDATE December 23, 2019 This is the continuation of Ask A Gettysburg Guide #3 with Tim Smith. Apparently, back then it didn't occur to me to make a long episode and instead I split it in two. Or maybe there was another reason that I've forgotten. Either way, enjoy. There original shownotes: Merry Christmas! It's time for the final Ask A …

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #3 with Tim Smith- AG CLASSIC REWIND 1:21:43

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As we take a backward glance at our extensive (dad)body of work for the sake of our new listeners who might not go all the way back to the beginning and work their way forward, we chose this episode to be our first. Back in the old days, when Ask A Gettysburg Guide began, we hadn't, yet, fleshed-out the format of the show. Back then, it was a shotg…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #100- HOLIDAY FREE FOR ALL with Garry Adelman 1:56:14

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It's the holidays and Garry Adelman joined us to take YouTube viewers' questions LIVE about just about anything they wanted relating to the Battle of Gettysburg Make the Holiday break morning's delicious with Little Ground Top coffee from Bantam Roasters and Addressing Gettysburg www.addressinggettysburg.com/cafe As always, we keep this going becau…

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"We Fought At Gettysburg"- The 17th Connecticut with Carolyn Ivanoff 1:08:30

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Carolyn Ivanoff joins us to talk about her great book "We Fought at Gettysburg: Firsthand Accounts by the Survivors of the 17th Connecticut Volunteer Infantry". This book is a MUST HAVE in your Gettysburg library. Press play to find out why. There are hundreds of episodes like this on our Patreon page and our Patrons have chosen this as one of the …

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Civil War Reconstruction- Part 1- 1861-1865- with Rich Condon 1:32:10

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During the holiday season we are giving all non-Patrons a gift, from AG and our Patrons to you, the non-Patrons. It is the gift of knowledge that Patrons are gaining in such quantities that their tummies hurt. Here is another episode that they highly recommended for you. In this episode, the first installment of many, historian Richard Condon joins…

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The Soldiers' Experience From Cemetery Ridge to Little Round Top with John Michael Priest 1:10:57

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It's December and that means it's time to share with you full Patreon episodes from 2024. This time, our Patrons weighed-in on what they thought were the 5 best episodes of the year. So, we listened to them and are gifting them to you because even "free" listens help Addressing Gettysburg. In this episode, we hear from John Michael Priest, author o…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #99- Scales' Brigade with LBG Chris Army & Gettysnerd Dwayne 2:41:54

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LBG Chris Army is joined by hater-turned-Patron Dwayne. Som eknow him as "McNair." Dwayne has done extensive research on Scales' Brigade and asked if he could sit in on an Ask A Guide. We love to include our Patrons in whatever they can contribute to, so, of course, I said yes. Scales Brigade (from its Brigade Plaque): C. S. A. Army of Northern Vir…

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"Four Score and Seven Years Before": Gettysburg In The Revolutionary War with Kenneth Gavin 17:28

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Historian and Patron Kenneth Gavin joins us to talk about Gettysburg during the American Revolution. That's right, it existed before July 1, 1863. This is Part 1 of a 2-part series exploring the make-up of the town, how it contributed to the war effort, the economy and more. I really enjoyed learning about Gettysburg in a different era of American …

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #98- Major General John Newton with LBG Paul Bailey 2:06:59

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LBG Paul Bailey joins us for the first time on an Ask A Guide to talk about the Army of the Potomac's Major General John Newton. A Virginian who remained loyal to his oath to the United States of America, Newton participated in the construction of the Washington defenses, led a brigade in the Peninsula Campaign and worked his way up to the rank of …

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21st PA Cavalry- with Britt Isenberg 17:28

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Britt Isenberg joins us for the first time on AG to talk about the 21st Pa Cavalry. You might know that George Washington Sandoe was the first Union soldier to be killed in the BOG, but did you know all of the other things we talk about in this episode? Maybe a good deal. Probably some. Regardless, you should listen. You'll like Britt and you'll fi…

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That's What She Said #3- Varina Davis with Dr Ashley Luskey 1:09:36

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Dr. Ashley Whitehead Luskey joins Beth and Ronnie to discuss the First Lady of the Confederacy, Varina Davis; her life and love with ol' Jeff Davis and their sad post-war existence. If you support women's history, then please become a patron so That's What She Said and the rest of Addressing Gettysburg can continue. www.patreon.com/addressinggettys…

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Gettysburg's Cost of War with Ken Rich 17:20

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The citizens of Gettysburg didn't only sacrifice during and after the battle. Like Americans all across the county, the Civil War affected them in many way. Ken Rich joins us on Patreon to talk about the cost Gettysburgians paid from 1861-1865 Join us on Patreon! You'll learn so much more while keeping this show alive www.patreon.com/addressinggett…

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Ask A Gettysburg Guide #97- The History of Licensed Battlefield Guiding- with LBG Jasan Hileman 2:20:33

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Since 1915, Gettysburg has featured an elite force of historians known as Licensed Battlefield Guides. In recognition of the guide exam being given on December 7, 2024, Jasan Hileman came by to share the history of the guides. Support the Show by: Becoming a Patron- https://www.patreon.com/addressinggettysburg . Now with a FREE TRIAL for 2nd Lieute…